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Introduction to the new CDM2007 regulations for designers

16 September 2008, Edinburgh

Background

New CDM2007 regulations come into force on 6 April. They have been revised in response to
experience with the original 2004 legislation. Although the scope of the duties of a designer have in essence (with one exception) not changed significantly, the wording used has changed and the whole emphasis of CDM2007 is on a more effective implementation with less bureaucratic form-filling and more hands-on application of “ERIC” to the construction process. The major change in scope is that the consideration of workplace “in-use” risks has also been brought within the remit of CDM2007.

This one-day course will examine the duties of a designer in the light of CDM2007 and will also
explain the requirement for consideration of workplace ‘in-use’ risks. The difficult issues which face designers will be discussed and practical examples will be used to illustrate the points being made. There will be a team exercise to enable designers to apply the knowledge learnt and questions arising will be dealt with in an open manner. This course includes free copies of CIRIA’s newly updated CDM regulations – construction work sector guidance for designers and the totally new CDM regulations – workplace in use guidance for designers – worth £100 – for every delegate.

Programme

09.00	Registration with coffee
	Welcome and review of the aims for the day
	Documentation The regulations and their ACoP Industry guidance CIRIA Guides
	CDM 2007 regulations. Introduction What’s New? Potential impact on the construction industry Roll-out activity; your involvement
	People and roles The duty-holders and their roles Their interactions Leadership
	Competence and resources What does this mean? What’s new? Assessing competence Assessing resources
	Designer duties – construction risks What’s new? The required knowledge-base Practical example and discussion
	Lunch
	Designer duties – workplace ‘in-use’ risks What’s new? The required knowledge-base Practical example and discussion
	Methods of working; communicating/ co-operating/co-ordinating What are our experiences? What would work best? How should we try to work in the future: overcoming barriers
	Team exercise A practical exercise Working in teams In-exercise mentoring
	Group discussion; Q+A session What was learned from the team exercise? Any questions still unanswered? Have the objectives for the day been met?
17.00	Close

Venue

Edinburgh

CPD

CIRIA recommends this workshop for up to 6 hours towards CPD requirements with the ICE, CIOB RICS, CIBSE & IstructE.

Terms and Conditions

For non-member registrations, your booking will be confirmed once payment has been received. Bookings must be accompanied by a cheque payable to CIRIA or credit card details.

Confirmation of your booking will be sent out by CIRIA two weeks prior to the event.

Cancellations

Any booking fee paid will not be refunded unless written confimation is received at least 10 working days before the event, substitute delegates are welcome.

CIRIA reserves the right to vary the programme and cancel the event in case of insufficient bookings.

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